Chris Holman welcomed back Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO & President for the Capital Region Airport Authority, that includes Fly Lansing, The Capital Region International Airport.
Instead of the studio at the airport, she is on the road to an airports conference in New Orleans.
Watch Nicole and Chris discuss United Airlines’ return to Lansing with nonstop Chicago flights and what it means for business growth in the YouTube video shared below:Chris had several questions for Nicole in their January 2026 conversation, all revolving around a press release that came out Tuesday morning just ahead of this recording:
UNITED AIRLINES TO LAUNCH NONSTOP SERVICE FROM LANSING TO CHICAGO O’HARE WITH 4 DAILY FLIGHTS
LANSING, Mich.— United Airlines announced today that it will introduce new nonstop service between Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport beginning May 7, 2026. The route will offer four daily nonstop flights, providing travelers with seamless access to United’s global network. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, January 29.
“We are thrilled to welcome United Airlines back to Lansing with the return of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO, Capital Region Airport Authority. “This route is critically important for our region, providing our business community, residents, and visitors with convenient access to one of the world’s most connected global hubs.We are grateful to United for their continued partnership and confidence in the Lansing market, and we look forward to the opportunities this service creates for Mid-Michigan.”
“We are excited to see United Airlines return to Lansing with nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare,” said John Shaski, chairman of the board, Capital Region Airport Authority. “This announcement reflects the strength of our community and the continued efforts of Nicole Noll-Williams and the Capital Region Airport Authority team to advocate for reliable, high-value air service for Mid-Michigan. On behalf of the board, we appreciate United’s partnership and their investment in our region.”
“The business community is thrilled to welcome United Airlines back to Lansing!” said Tim Daman, president and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Expanded air service is a major win for our regional economy. Reliable connectivity strengthens our ability to attract new employers, support existing businesses, and give residents the access they deserve. The new route from Lansing to Chicago underscores the confidence our airline partners have in the Lansing Regions growth, and we’re excited for the opportunities it will unlock for our community.”
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About United At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”. 
The Capital Region Airport Authority owns and operates the Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) and Port Lansing – a global logistics center and mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry. The Capital Region International Airport is an important asset in the mid-Michigan community, driving $1 billion annually in economic impact with 700 people employed at the airport. The airport welcomes more than 352,000 visitors each year to connect throughout the country and the world. In addition to providing corporate and general aviation, the Capital Region International Airport moves 63.5 million pounds of cargo annually and is one of two airports in the state with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Station. Port Lansing, mid-Michigan’s only U.S. Port of Entry and home to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #275 covering eight counties, also features a 48,000-square-foot cargo facility and container freight station, and 425 acres of ready-to-develop land. For more information, go to FlyLansing.com and visit the airport’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts.”
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